21 Day Fix Round Two: Meal Prep

21 Day Fix Meal Prep

 If you have read my blogs before or Follow me on facebook/instagram you know I love Meal Prepping. I would suggest it to anyone and everyone. Especially those trying to clean up their diet and typically eat fast food AND to those that are always using "busy" as an excuse.

I have been meal prepping for about 5 months, and the last month and a half with 21 day fix. 21 day fix basically just helped along my meal prep and made sure I was eating enough of all the food groups which I wasn't. I didn't have enough vegetables or carbs in my diet before 21 day fix.

  Meal Plan

Every weekend I sit down with my 21 day Fix Eating Plan book and I plan out my meals. I am all about simple, easy and cheap so I make the same 5-6 meals every day for a week. People always ask if I get stick of eating the same things, honestly I don't. When I cooked before going to the Eat Clean Diet I always cooked the same things and if I ate out I ate at the same places and ordered the same things. I like what I like and when I really like it I'll eat it a lot. But for those that don't like to eat like this, you can still switch it up and make different stuff for each day or make different variations. I typically try to make things I am excited about eating that helps keep me eating my prep and helps not get sick of eating the same meals each day. 

 

  Breakfast I usually have shakeology because it's simple and quick and that way I ensure I DON'T skip breakfast. My favorite snacks for the day are Oats or Yogurt with fruit or frozen grapes! I usually have Stir Fry EVERY week. It is my absolute FAVORITE meal to eat and I never get tired of eating it. I mix it up by changing what meat I use each week between Chicken, Pork, and Lean Beef. I love Turkey burgers as well but I did just discover the AWESOMENESS of homemade fries!! :)

Meal Prep

It usually takes me about 3 hours to cook and package all my food for the week. I don't make EVERYTHING but I do make most of my meals. I cut up all my fruits and make my lunches and dinners. Shakeology shake and oats I make the day of but those literally take a few mins to make. I can take my meals on the go when I need to and I hate cooking so when Im not in the mood to cook it doesnt lead to me eating out because I have a healthy meal in the fridge that I can microwave for 2 mins and its ready to be eaten. 

I Challenge EVERYONE to try this and I promise you'll love it. Even if you batch cook a few meals for dinners and pack lunches for the day. It saves so much time in your week and makes eating healthy a NO brainer!

 

 

 

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Clean-Eat Egg McMuffins

 Egg McMuffins

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Prepare a muffin tin with coconut oil
3. Take any sort of veggies you want with your eggs.
*We used sauteed kale, onion, & tomato*
4. Add a little sea salt and black pepper & favorite seasonings.
5. Scramble your ingredients with your eggs and pour about 1/2 cup scoop into your muffin tin.
*We used four eggs here which made 6 egg muffins in total.*
6. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes (until the eggs are cooked through).





These make for a great breakfast, snack or salad topper!

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Quinoa

               
               QUINOA

   Pronounced (keen-wah), this ancient grain is full of dietary goods. Not only is it versatile at absorbing flavors, much like rice, quinoa is a super food. I just switched from brown rice to Quinoa. It is a little more expensive for a smaller bag BUT a little goes a LONG way!!










 
Quinoa packs protein

• The Incas referred to it as “the Mother grain." Quinoa contains more high quality protein than any other grain, and one of the best sources of protein for vegetarians as it contains all 9 essential amino acids. A cup of quinoa contains 9 grams of protein (more than an egg)

Gluten Free

• Many people who suffer from gluten intolerance find quinoa to be a great alternative! It’s versatile and can be made sweet or savory!

Quinoa aids weight loss

• Rich in fiber, low in cholesterol, and high in vitamins, quinoa really is a super food. The protein and complex carbohydrates help you feel fuller longer, while adding to your nutritional profile. It’s low on the glycemic index, so it won’t spike your blood sugar the way processed grains, white flour, and white bread can, which in turn means no carb crashes!

Quinoa is a source of magnesium

• Quinoa has been linked to a reduction of migraine headaches, due in part to it’s magnesium content. Also adding to migraine relief is it’s vitamin B content. A sufficient intake of magnesium can also help prevent hypertension. Quinoa is good for your heart.

Quinoa is full of Iron

• Iron is what keeps our red blood cells healthy. Iron increases brain function, regulates body temperature, and aids in energy metabolism.

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Sweet Potato Fries

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup of coconut oil
1/2 tbsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp each of smoked paprika, cayenne
pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley and sea salt



Preparation

• Slice sweet potatoes into VERY thin slices.
• Add the sweet potato to a large bowl and microwave for 4-6 minutes.
• On a non-stick baking sheet spread out microwaved potatoes evenly.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minute.
• While they are in the oven, heat a frying 
• pan on high.
• Add 1/2 cup of coconut oil to frying pan.
• Remove fries from oven and add to frying pan with coconut oil.
• Cook fries until they crisp and lightly brown.
• Add all fries to a brown paper sack. Add all spices
• Shake to combine 

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21 Day FIX Results

     It's almost been ONE MONTH since the 21 day fix launched and changed EVERYTHING! It has been the biggest program in the history of Beach Body programs and my challengers are getting amazing results. I have had challengers losing 2-7lbs a week.

     This program has been a total game changer for me. I plan my meals based on the the amount of servings per food group I get, then around the amount of calories I get. I can still eat everything I was eating before but I am actually eating more than I was. More Veggies, More Fruits, More Protein, More Carbs, and MORE healthy fats.
     The workouts are by far my favorite from Beach body that I have done. Its simple workouts for 30 mins. including warm up, cool down and rest time in between. Sounds easy, right? But don't let that full you, it was such a great workout and I was sore almost every day.

      This program is all about portion control NOT calories, quick/efficient 30 min workouts that WORK, and a simple basic meal plan to follow. The prepping and tracking is so simple that anyone can do it. No counting calories, What fits is what you eat. Plain and simple. In the guide book their is a place to calculate how many calories you should have daily and then it breaks that down into how many containers you are allowed to have daily of each color. This plan is 100% something you can do for life. It's a quick fix because you are finally eating the correct amount of portions but it's something that you can maintain and continue for life. You aren't depriving yourself, in fact you eat so much food that sometimes I have trouble fitting it all in. I can see that this is a system I plan to follow from now on. 

WHY I DID 21 DAY FIX?

Recently, I have been having trouble dropping weight and hitting plateau's. January I pushed and only lost a little under 2lbs. I decided that I was going to order this program DAY 1 because it sounded like just what I needed to kick this in the butt.

I lost a total of 4 pounds and 6 inches in 21 Days. 

     Four pounds doesn't sound like a lot to most but when you are struggling to lose 1-2 pounds in a month this is like HITTING gold. I am now about to start Round 2 of 21 day fix. Stay tuned for the next update. :)

Here is my Meal Prep to start Round 2.
(Look at all that food!!)

So if you are questioning whether or not a 30 minute home fitness program can truly work here is the visual proof, just normal people like you and me that are committed and dedicated to truly changing their lifestyle for the better!!!! If you are interested in joining my next 21 day fix challenge group and getting on your way to killer results, you can contact me on FACEBOOK.

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